Life Unplastic

Turns out you don’t need a brand new plastic bottle every time you run out of soap 😉

At Life Unplastic, we make it easy to reuse what you already have and refill everyday essentials instead of tossing more packaging in the landfill.

Our full-service refillery offers everyday essentials for every room of the house. Bring your containers (or we can provide some for you) for refills of laundry soap, dish soap, coffee, olive oil, and more!

Swipe for the full refill menu and:
✨ Buy only what you need
✨ Reduce waste
✨ Unplastic your routine

Located in Gainesville, FL ♻️ Sustainable Sunday = 10% off refills with BYO containers 🚗 Free local delivery on Saturdays 💚

Today (Sunday 5/17) from 12-3, swing by Life Unplastic for our Craft Supply Swap! Bring some old stuff, take some new to you stuff, and decorate a bookmark just for funsies!

You have a couple more days to purge some of your craft supplies and either carve out some breathing room in a cluttered space OR make room for a new hobby.

Swaps are simple: you bring stuff, you take stuff, and you do it with no money being exchanged. It’s a fun way to make sure your unused things don’t sit collecting dust, or worse - end up in the landfill!

Our Craft Supply Swap Party is THIS Sunday, right outside of Life Unplastic in , from 12-3pm.

I’m so excited to see what you all bring! And who knows what you will discover?? It’ll be a treasure hunt for sure.

PLUS - we’ll be decorating handmade bookmarks right out front of the shop as well, so you can hang with your neighbors, use some of those crafting supplies, AND sign up for our new Book Club 📚✨

We hope to see you!

We get asked which of our deodorants is “the best” all the time and the answer is always the same: “it depends.” 😅

Bodies are different, lifestyles are different, and what works well for one person may not work at all for another.

One big thing a lot of people new to the natural deodorant game don’t realize is that natural deodorants aren’t antiperspirants.

Antiperspirants use aluminum compounds to temporarily reduce sweating, while natural deodorants are aluminum-free and focus more on neutralizing odor instead.

And while the research around aluminum and long-term health effects has not reached a clear scientific consensus, many people still choose aluminum-free deodorants because of skin sensitivity and ingredient preferences, as well as the environmental impacts from aluminum mining and reducing their exposure to plastics.

You’ll still sweat (and that’s OK!).

As for baking soda? It’s super common in natural deodorants because it works really well for odor control. But full disclosure, some people find it can be irritating over time, which is why we also carry baking soda-free / magnesium powered options.

So - which one should you choose? It depends! If you know your pits are extra sensitive, you may want to skip right to a magnesium powered one. If you don’t want to rub a cream in with your fingers, you may lean towards one with a cardboard applicator. And of course we have different scents or unscented, some with beeswax, some vegan. We have a full range of prices for different budgets too.

At the end of the day, there’s no one “perfect” deodorant. But we love the ones that are lower waste, thoughtfully made, and designed for different bodies and preferences. 💚

Which one is your go to?

Mothering is the instinct to protect what is vulnerable and to care deeply about what is happening around us today in service of future generations.

Happy Mother’s Day to the nurturers, protectors, caregivers, and creators. You are appreciated! 💚

Join us for our May Swap Party - Craft Supplies!
✂️🎨🧶🥳💚

Sunday May 17th
12-3pm
Unplastic in Thornebrook

Crafts in this context include (but not limited to):
✅ Sewing/Quilting
✅ Knitting/Crocheting
✅ Journaling/Scrapbooking
✅ Drawing/Painting

We will also be making bookmarks as a little side quest and you can sign up for Zero Waste Book Club!

Swaps are a fun and low stress way to take some things you aren’t using and exchange for things you will use, while meeting some people in your community, all with zero dollars exchanged. Cool!

Leftover craft supplies will be donated 💚

What a delight to have local makers pouring these beautiful candles using reclaimed materials and refillable jars. ✨💚

“Why do you care so much about saving the planet?”

Simple. I live here.

Love the one you’re on!
And May the 4th be with you 😉

Congrats, Grads! 🎉

Moving out is exciting. And chaotic.

Suddenly you need cleaning supplies, kitchen basics, bathroom stuff… a whole list of things you may not have had to think about before.

We’ve put together a guide to make the process a little smoother, more affordable, and sustainable.

Feeing overwhelmed? Start with what you need this week. And make an ongoing list for future purchases. Also - don’t buy boxes! We have some.

If you want the full breakdown (with links and more tips), we put it all together in our latest Eco-Chat over on lifeunplastic.com.

Here’s to the future! 🥂

Mother’s Day is May 10th and we have lots of sweet ideas to help you celebrate the woman (or women) who raised you.

Pair something like this with a fun experience or a freshly baked treat and you’ve got yourself the perfect low-waste gift that shows love for both Mom and Mother Earth. 💚

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🍒 Swedish dishcloths
🫜 Cross-stitch kits
🪴 Grow kits and plant misters
🕯️ Soy candles
🌼 Plantable greeting cards